Apple's stock notes app isn't that great. Fetchnotes improves on note taking and productivity in general. The app makes taking notes as simple as writing a tweet and has an excellent system of tagging using hashtags.

5. Spotify gives you access to a massive library of streaming tunes while freeing up space.

Spotify is a streaming music service that lets you stream millions of songs from all the major record labels for $9.99 per month.

Songs aren't stored directly on your device, which frees up a ton of space that you can use for other things like photos and apps. (Although you can store songs for offline listening if you want).Price: Free

6. Use Clear or Checkmark instead of Reminders.

Clear is a simple to do list list that makes keeping track of lists and tasks very simple. The app is beautifully designed and it feels satisfying to remove completed tasks with a swipe.

We wish Apple would let users set Chrome as the default browser. Chrome is fast, doesn't use a lot of memory, and syncs with your Google account. If you use Chrome on the desktop, you'll want to use it on the iPhone and iPad too.

Dolphin is another alternative browser for iPhone that recently had a big overhaul. The new version supports a desktop app called Dolphin Connect, which lets you sync your desktop browser settings with Dolphin on your phone.

Fantastical's goal is to help you add new events to your iPhone's calendar as quickly as possible. The layout is also a lot better than Apple's regular calendar app, letting you see upcoming events in a handy list view.

We've been looking for a way to ditch Apple's built-in alarm app because it's a bit too complicated.

Rise is a minimal alarm clock app that is beautifully designed and lets you set your alarm simply by swiping up and down. Even better, you have the ability to set progressive alarms, repeating alarms, and wake up to your own music.

Prey is an open sourced anti-theft tracking app. Prey not only tracks your iPhone, but also lets you keep an eye on all of your devices.

Prey has all the features of Apple's Find My iPhone, but we really like how the tracker uses the front-facing camera for picture support (so you can take a picture of the thief) and rings out a loud alarm if you've misplaced your phone.